If a time series is believed to exhibit non-linear trend, one should use Holt's exponential smoothing technique on the original time series data.

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If a time series exhibits non-linear trend, Holt's exponential smoothing technique may not be appropriate. It is more suitable for linear trend and seasonal patterns in the data. Other methods, such as polynomial regression or time series decomposition, could be better suited for non-linear trend patterns.

If a Time Series Is Believed to Exhibit Non-Linear Trend